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George Washington Carver and Friends

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Black History heroes laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially when it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Hosted by the incredible scientist, George Washington Carver, a man who invented thousands of uses for the lowly peanut, this show introduces students to other incredible scientists, entrepreneurs,...

Free
Event Series Family Free Play

Family Free Play

Lemont Public Library 50 E Wend St, Lemont, IL, United States

Come hang out at the library and play with toys, games, and more. It will be fun for the whole family!

Free

Ice-A-Palooza

Central Athletic Complex 500 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United States

Ice-A-Palooza is a free outdoor event featuring skating, entertainment, food truck, and more! Preschool Activities Tent & Outdoor Games | 11A-1P Hot Cocoa Bar | Enjoy a cup of delicious hot cocoa with all your favorite toppings โ€“ $3 Sโ€™mores Kits | Make your own delicious sโ€™more โ€“ $1 Airbrush Tattoos | 11A-1P Chicago Steel...

Free

Black History Month Kickoff Drop-in

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Enjoy a short viewing of Baratunde Thurstonโ€™sโ€”an American writer and conservationistโ€”award-winning PBS series America Outdoors. Snacks provided.

Free

Winterfest

Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Something for everyone! Dress for the weather and save the date! Bring the whole family to the Annerino Community Center for some good old-fashion outdoor family fun! Featuring outdoor, winter-themed activities: Outdoor family games Snow painting Snowball slingshot Showshoeing Snowy obstacle course Fire pit with s'mores Hot Chocolate Family photo station Fountaindale Public Library sponsored...

Free
Event Series Budding Botanists

Budding Botanists

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Watch out as you explore the Conservatory โ€“ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids of all ages at our Budding Botanists station. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with...

Free

Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival

Downtown Downers Grove 933A Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join in the fun this year! The Annual Ice Fest Downtown Downers Grove will be held January 31st-February 2nd, 2025. The Ice Festival will be a weekend of outdoor fun! Donโ€™t miss the return of the Friday Night ice carving demonstration on Friday evening, 5:30-7:30pm at the corner of Main and Curtiss. Enjoy live ice...

Free
Event Series Winter Warmup Movies

Winter Warmup Movies

Cantigny Park 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Enjoy family-friendly movies in Le Jardin while you warm up after skating at Cantignyโ€™s ice rink, or just stop by for a meal and a movie! The movie will run every two hours, with showings starting at 11 am, 1, 3, 5 pm. Coloring pages will also be available for children while supplies last. Whether...

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